Twin Lakes Early Learning Center
2011/2012 Pre-School Registration Information
Registration for the 2011/2012 will begin on Monday, February 4th from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at the Twin Lakes Early Learning Center. For more information please call (630) 963-7538.
A place where Children love to Learn & Grow! Come and Visit the Westmont Park District's Preschool and Discover Why!
LOCATION:
200 West 59th Street
CONTAC INFO:
(630) 963-7538
We provide developmentally appropriate programs for 3, 4 & 5 year old children, which include:
- Consistent daily routines in an open-ended nurturing environment
- Structured group times that foster cognitive skills, language and social interactions
- Hands-on experiences with interactive educational materials that promote thinking & problem solving skills, math & science concepts, language development and independence
- Physical activities that support both large and small motor skills
- Process art, literature based activities, music and dramatic play experiences that foster individual creativity and emotional growth
- Negotiation techniques to promote positive social interaction, self-control and problem solving abilities
- Healthy snack program in a peanut free environment
Twin Lakes Learning Center
The Westmont Park District preschool offers developmentally appropriate programs in a fun, safe, nurturing (peanut free) environment for three, four and five year old children. The curriculum consists of group times, language, literature, art, math, science, dramatic play, healthy snacks, music and movement, indoor and outdoor play. Educational interactive materials and equipment are both offered to promote exploration and discovery which supports the growth and development of the whole child. All experiences are play based and designed to enhance the children creatively, intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically.
The Staff
The preschool staff prides themselves on their abilities of helping children learn and grow in a safe, fun and nurturing environment. They are fully experienced and qualified in early childhood development and education. The philosophy is play based and the practices follow the guidelines of the National Association Education for Young Children.
Three-Year-Old Class
Must be age 3 by September 1st of the year they plan to attend.
Three-year-old Preschool is perfect for the early learner. It is designed to promote independence, socialization and problem solving skills. Through teacher-guided activities, children learn to follow simple directions, make new friends and share with others. Activities such as cutting, gluing, painting and printing are all encouraged to promote creativity and fine motor development. Cognitive skills are fostered through group games, literature and materials that involve colors, shapes and more. Large motor development is promoted through musical movement, songs and group games in both the indoor/outdoor environments.
Four Year Old Class
Must be age 4 by September 1st of the year they plan to attend.
Four/Five-year-old preschool is designed to prepare active learners for kindergarten. Children develop and further their readiness skills through cognitive concepts including upper and lower case letters and letter sounds, literature and rhymes, writing activities, math and science explorations, color and shape review and more. Negotiation techniques are offered to encourage independent problem solving and positive social interaction. Children's fine motor skills are supported as they explore materials such as writing tools, manipulatives and art items that are always available in the classroom learning centers. The indoor and outdoor environment provides equipment and equal opportunities to foster large motor development through musical movement, exercise and physical activities.
Days of Operation & Class Times
The three-year-old class operates from 9:00 until 11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The morning four-year-old class goes from 9 – 11:30 a.m. and the four-year-old afternoon class starts at 12:30 until 3p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The classes begin in September and conclude in May of each year. They follow the local school districts yearly calendars regarding school closings.
Registration
Parents are welcome to visit and observe a class at Twin Lakes Learning Center, located at 200 West 59th Street in Westmont. For appointments or more information, please call the preschool at (630) 963-7538. A detailed parent handbook is available upon visitation and/or registration. Children must be three or four years old by September 1st of the year they plan to attend class. All those enrolled must be fully toilet trained (no pull ups allowed) they must be able to separate from parent or caregiver in a timely manner and must be able to communicate their needs in English to the teaching staff for safety purposes.
